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Popular Nigerian Pastor Stephen Akinola of Redemption Ministries is dead
A popular Nigerian Pastor and General Superintendent of Redemption Ministries, Worldwide, Rev. Stephen Akinola has died.
News of Akinola’s passing filtered in just as Nigerians and the world were mourning Prophet TB Joshua of the Synagogue Church of All Nations … Continue Reading
Church Affirms Prophet TB Joshua’s Death
The Synagogue Church of all Nations has confirmed the death of its founder, late prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua, also known as TB Joshua, who died on the 5th of May, 2020.
The church issued the statement below to confirm … Continue Reading
Nigerian Televangelist Prophet TB Joshua Reportedly Dead
Popular Nigerian televangelist, Temitope Balogun Joshua, also known as Prophet TB Joshua, has reportedly died, Leadership Nigeria, a local newspaper in Nigeria, has reported.
Mr Joshua, 57, the founder of a Nigerian mega … Continue Reading
How Soldier Killed Car Owner Who Gave him a Lift in Port Harcourt (video)
According to a Facebook user, Mbet Okpongete, the soldier had met the deceased at the busy Eleme Junction in Port Harcourt, Rivers state and begged him for a lift to Ikot Abasi in Akwa Ibom state.
A soldier with … Continue Reading
How Popular Igbo Comedienne Ada Jesus Died of Cardiac Arrest in Abuja Hospital
Popular Igbo comedienne, Mercy Mmesoma Obi, popularly known as Ada Jesus is dead.
She was said to have died of cardiac arrest in an Abuja hospital on April 21, 2021, two days after she celebrated her birthday. She was battling … Continue Reading
Chadian President Idriss Deby Killed in Battle, His Son Appointed Interim President
Deby ruled Chad for 30 Years before his death in April, 2021.
President Idriss Déby Itno, 68, has died of wounds he received while commanding his army in battles against rebels in the north, government sources have confirmed.
Deby … Continue Reading
Nigeria: Fresh Attack on Police Station in Cross River
There has been yet another attack on a police police in Cross River state, Nigeria, police sources have confirmed.
The Cross River State Police Command confirmed the attack on the Ekori Station in Yakurr LGA by unidentified gunmen.
It was … Continue Reading
Nigeria: South East Governors Launch Regional Security Outfit, Ebube Agu
Governors of the South-East states of Nigeria have established a regional security known as Ebube Agu outfit to tackle criminality in the region.
At a security meeting in Owerri, Imo State capital, on Sunday, the governors announced the establishment of … Continue Reading
Ex Militant Leader Asari Dokubo Declares Biafra Government
Ex-militant and founder of the Niger Delta Peoples’ Volunteer Force, Alhaji Mujahid Asari Dokubo, has announced himself as the leader of the new “Biafra de facto customary government” citing “injustice and marginalisation” on the Igbo found in various zones … Continue Reading
VIDEO: Burna Boy Performs a Medley at 2021 Grammys Premiere Ceremony
Nigeria’s Afrobeat superstar, Burna Boy performed to close out the 2021 Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony. The performance of “Level Up,” “Onyeka,” and “Ye” came after the Nigerian artist won Best Global Music Album for Twice as Tall.
Hosted … Continue Reading